Dorien Herremans

SNIPER Training: Single-Shot Sparse Training for Text-to-Speech

2022 · arXiv (Cornell University)

Text-to-speech (TTS) models have achieved remarkable naturalness in recent years, yet like most deep neural models, they have more parameters than necessary. Sparse TTS models can improve on dense models via pruning and extra retraining, …

Scaffolded Vulnerability: Chatbot-Mediated Reciprocal Self-Disclosure and Need-Supportive Interaction in Couples

2026

While reciprocal self-disclosure drives intimacy, digital tools seldom scaffold autonomy, competence, and relatedness—the motivational underpinnings defined by Self-Determination Theory (SDT) that enable deep exchange. We introduce a chatbot employing dual-layer scaffolding to satisfy these needs: …